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CRUISES IN AFRICA AND THE INDIAN OCEAN

Wild animals & island paradises

Africa and Indian Ocean

destination overview

From Africa’s wildlife to tropical island paradises 

A cruise along the African coast and across the Indian Ocean is more than a journey – it is an encounter with the raw, untamed power of a fascinating continent. Between the vibrant energy of modern cities and Africa’s untouched wilderness, a world of contrasts and intense emotions unfolds. Endless savannahs, dense tropical forests and the shimmering blue of the Indian Ocean provide the backdrop for an unforgettable cruise experience. 

Safari experiences & Africa’s wildlife 

Encounter the Big Five – elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo – up close in their natural habitat. The most awe-inspiring moments occur at dusk, when elephants roam across the plains, lions keep majestic watch over the land and leopards move silently through the tall grass. 

Africa’s coastlines & vibrant cities 

From the powerful surf of Mossel Bay and the colourful landscapes of the Garden Route to the lively street scenes of Maputo, Africa’s coastline is a kaleidoscope of culture, history and modern life. Each destination tells its own vivid story. 

Island paradises in the Indian Ocean 

After your adventures on the mainland, dreamlike islands await: white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and exotic vegetation invite you to relax, snorkel or go island hopping.

Your cruise through Africa’s untamed beauty 

Our cruises in Africa and the Indian Ocean combine safaris, nature experiences, exotic islands and cultural diversity. Ideal for travellers seeking the extraordinary and wanting to discover Africa from a new perspective – comfortable, intense and unforgettable.

On safari to the “Big Five” 

The "Big Five” – lion, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo – are the icons of Africa. Originally named by big-game hunters according to the difficulty of hunting them, today they symbolise the untamed beauty of the wilderness. Encountering these majestic animals on safari makes the heart race and creates unforgettable moments. 

All cruises - Africa and Indian Ocean 

Offers in the SILVER fare

Cape Town - Gran Canaria

Africa's wild west coast

07 Feb 2026 to 03 Mar 2026

  • 24 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2603

Offers in the SILVER fare

Gran Canaria - Nice

Diversity and heritage from the Canary Islands to France

13 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026

  • 14 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2605

Offers in the SILVER fare

Seville - Sao Miguel

Morocco, Madeira and the Azores - a symbiosis of masterpieces - as powerful as volcanoes

20 Apr 2026 to 03 May 2026

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2608

Offers in the SILVER fare

early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Malaga - Lisbon

Lively bazaars and charming islands of the Atlantic

15 Nov 2026 to 25 Nov 2026

  • 10 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2626

incl. early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Lisbon - Tenerife

African flair and Canarian charm

18 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026

  • 11 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2625

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2026

Tenerife - Cape Town

From Mount Teide to Table Mountain

29 Oct 2026 to 18 Nov 2026

  • 20 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2626

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2026

Port Louis (Mauritius) - Mahe (Seychelles)

Exotic dream destinations

04 Dec 2026 to 20 Dec 2026

  • 16 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2628

Mahe (Seychelles) - Singapore

Festive days in idyllic island worlds

20 Dec 2026 to 09 Jan 2027

  • 20 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2700

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Seville - Madeira

Short cruise Gibraltar, Morocco and Madeira: two continents in a reflection of culture

24 Apr 2027 to 03 May 2027

  • 9 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2708

Offers in the SILVER fare

early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Porto - Sal

Expedition Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde: an explorer’s trilogy of Atlantic islands

17 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2621

Highlight of the week

early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Sal - Cape Town

Expedition unknown expanses of the Atlantic: Premiere – world history exposed

30 Oct 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

  • 16 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2622

incl. early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Cape Town - Mauritius

Expedition South Africa and Madagascar: two wonderful wildernesses

15 Nov 2026 to 03 Dec 2026

  • 18 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2623

Highlight of the week

early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Mauritius - Cape Town

Expedition Madagascar and South Africa: two wonderful wildernesses

03 Dec 2026 to 21 Dec 2026

  • 18 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2624

Offers in the SILVER fare

early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Cape Town - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica from Cape to Cape (Christmas cruise): The ultimate adventure between two continents

21 Dec 2026 to 12 Jan 2027

  • 22 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2700

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Madeira - Dakar

Morocco, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde: the beauty of extreme contrasts

16 Oct 2027 to 29 Oct 2027

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2722

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Dakar - Cape Town

West Africa: Premiere – Hidden treasures on the western edge of Africa

29 Oct 2027 to 22 Nov 2027

  • 24 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2723

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Cape Town - Mahe (Seychelles)

South Africa and the Indian Ocean: from epic wilderness to idyllic islands

22 Nov 2027 to 08 Dec 2027

  • 16 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2724

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Mahe (Seychelles) - Mauritius

Seychelles expedition: Premiere – Warm winter on tropical islands

08 Dec 2027 to 20 Dec 2027

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2725

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Mauritius - Mauritius

Expedition Madagascar (Christmas cruise): Festive days among lemurs and baobabs

20 Dec 2027 to 03 Jan 2028

  • 14 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2800

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Seville - Tenerife

Andalusia, Morocco and the Canary Islands: between continents – where Europe and Africa merge

16 Oct 2027 to 28 Oct 2027

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2716

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Tenerife - Sal

Expedition Canary Islands and Cape Verde: from Spanish tradition to Cape Verdean Creole

28 Oct 2027 to 10 Nov 2027

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2717

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Mallorca - Tenerife

The charm of the Canary Islands meets oriental magic

25 Oct 2027 to 06 Nov 2027

  • 12 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2722

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Tenerife - Cape Town

Set sail for Cape Town: your exclusive time out

06 Nov 2027 to 18 Nov 2027

  • 12 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2723

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Cape Town - Cape Town

The fascination of Africa’s south

18 Nov 2027 to 03 Dec 2027

  • 15 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2724

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Cape Town - Mauritius

Between wilderness, waves, and white beaches

03 Dec 2027 to 18 Dec 2027

  • 15 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2725

incl. early booking discount until 31 Jan 2027

Mauritius - Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Festive celebrations amidst idyllic surroundings

18 Dec 2027 to 04 Jan 2028

  • 17 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2800

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Hong Kong - Port Louis (Mauritius)

Focus on the Far East: trends, culture and Asian rituals

02 Jun 2027 to 20 Jun 2027

  • 18 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2759

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Port Louis (Mauritius) - Cape Town

Adventure South Africa

20 Jun 2027 to 03 Jul 2027

  • 13 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2760

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Cape Town - Tenerife

From endless dunes to Atlantic dreams

03 Jul 2027 to 21 Jul 2027

  • 18 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2761

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur) - Mahe (Seychelles)

Details coming soon

21 Apr 2028 to 07 May 2028

  • 16 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2808

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Mahe (Seychelles) - Cape Town

Details coming soon

07 May 2028 to 24 May 2028

  • 17 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2809

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Cape Town - Tenerife

Details coming soon

24 May 2028 to 13 Jun 2028

  • 20 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2810

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Mallorca - Leixoes (Porto)

Details coming soon

20 Jul 2028 to 29 Jul 2028

  • 9 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2815

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Tenerife - Lisbon

Between island dreams and desert winds

22 Mar 2028 to 03 Apr 2028

  • 12 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2806

incl. early booking discount until 29 Feb 2028

Tenerife - Cape Town

Soundscapes of the sea from Tenerife to Cape Town

14 Oct 2028 to 26 Oct 2028

  • 12 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2824

incl. early booking discount until 29 Feb 2028

Cape Town - Cape Town

Africa – a dream destination

26 Oct 2028 to 10 Nov 2028

  • 15 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2825

incl. early booking discount until 29 Feb 2028

Cape Town - Mahe (Seychelles)

From South Africa to idyllic islands

10 Nov 2028 to 26 Nov 2028

  • 16 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2826

incl. early booking discount until 29 Feb 2028

Mahe (Seychelles) - Dubai

Seychelles, souks and spectacular skylines

26 Nov 2028 to 09 Dec 2028

  • 13 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2827

incl. early booking discount until 28 Feb 2027

Mauritius - Mahe (Seychelles)

Seychelles expedition: Paradise-like winter magic

03 Jan 2028 to 15 Jan 2028

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2801

incl. early booking discount until 28 Feb 2027

Mahe (Seychelles) - Mauritius

Expedition Madagascar: one of evolution’s most beautiful gifts

15 Jan 2028 to 30 Jan 2028

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2802

incl. early booking discount until 28 Feb 2027

Mauritius - Mahe (Seychelles)

Seychelles expedition: Paradise-like winter magic

30 Jan 2028 to 11 Feb 2028

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2803

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Mahe (Seychelles) - Mauritius

Expedition Madagascar: one of evolution’s most beautiful gifts

11 Feb 2028 to 26 Feb 2028

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2804

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Mauritius - Mahe (Seychelles)

Seychelles expedition: Paradise-like winter magic

26 Feb 2028 to 09 Mar 2028

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2805

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Mahe (Seychelles) - Cape Town

South Africa and Indian Ocean: from epic wilderness to idyllic islands

09 Mar 2028 to 25 Mar 2028

  • 16 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2806

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Cape Town - Sal

Expedition unknown expanses of the Atlantic: world history exposed

25 Mar 2028 to 11 Apr 2028

  • 17 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2807

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Sal - Madeira

Cape Verde, Canary Islands and Madeira: Atlantic archipelagos in a play of contrasts

11 Apr 2028 to 25 Apr 2028

  • 14 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2808

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Mallorca - Leixoes (Porto)

Spain, Morocco and Portugal: The sunny sides of the South

22 May 2028 to 04 Jun 2028

  • 13 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2811

incl. early booking discount until 29 Feb 2028

Leixoes (Porto) - Sal

Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde: idyllic sunny destinations off Africa’s coast

06 Oct 2028 to 21 Oct 2028

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2816